Our Teas: Specialty

India is the largest producer and consumer of tea. Tea leaves from India are graded according to various criteria.

The most important factor is the size of the leaf.

Teas are divided into broken grades and leaf grades.

Broken grades consist of smaller leaves and broken leaf particles. These teas usually produce stronger and darker tea liquors. The smallest tea particles are labeled as dust and typically used in tea bags.

Only about 20 percent of teas produced are leaf grades which are the larger tea leaves. These rarer teas tend to produce liquors that are smoother and lighter though less strong than the broken grades.

We specialize in rarer leaf grade teas because they produce a superior, more satisfying cup of tea. As market stats show, demand for high quality teas is growing. Now is the time to secure your position in the specialty tea business.